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Getting To Ollantaytambo From Cusco<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re coming from Cusco, you\u2019ve got a few solid options. A Cusco to Ollantaytambo collectivo (shared van) is the budget traveler\u2019s favorite\u2014cheap, frequent, and surprisingly comfortable. To be honest, this was another time when I flexed my \u201ctrust\u201d muscles\u2026<\/p>\n

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A man with a nice, new, comfy looking SUV was right near the colectivo stand, offering rides to Ollantaytambo for 5 SOL more than a standard colectivo.
Seemed safe enough \ud83e\udd37\ud83c\udffc\u200d\u2642\ufe0f \u2026so I checked with the couple already sitting in the back that they were indeed going there, and hopped in! Payed upon arrival in Olly!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n

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My $15SOL rando \u201ccolectivo\u201d I took from Cusco to Ollantaytambo. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A normal collectivo is about $10 SOL (about $3-4+ USD) each way than It takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, winding through stunning Andean scenery.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The scenery is beautiful, even though the actual ride can be a bit nauseating due to the crazy way everyone drives in Cusco.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n

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You can also take a private car or grab one of the many day tours from Cusco<\/a><\/strong> that include the ruins of Ollantaytambo as part of a larger Sacred Valley circuit. <\/p>\n

If you\u2019re heading onward to hike Machu Picchu,<\/a> Ollantaytambo is also the main train departure point, making it a good overnight stop. There are plenty of hotels in Ollantaybambo.<\/a> <\/strong>That said, if you do a tour, you will be limited on how much time and freedom you have at each stop.<\/p>\n

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Not sure how the Incans did what they did. Fascinating. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Exploring The Ruins Of Ollantaytambo<\/h2>\n

The ruins are pretty big, although my favorite\u2026and even bigger ruins in the Sacred Valley were the Pisac Ruins. (Check out my hike in the rain there\u2026)<\/a><\/em><\/strong> These ruins show off the Incas\u2019 skill at blending architecture with landscape. The terraces climb up the hillside, leading to the Sun Temple and other ceremonial structures.<\/p>\n

From the main \u201cpyramid\u201d top, you can continue on like I did, up and up and up another 15-20 minutes to the highest point in the ruins. You won\u2019t find a lot of people making this trek since it\u2019s a little steep and the altitude of the Cusco and the Sacred Valley area make it a tough hike.<\/p>\n

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But from the top, the view of the valley, the Urubamba River, and the streets of the Ollantaytambo below are absolutely worth every step.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n

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